2016: NewYear&Company
Since I read my admittance letter for Pomona, I feel like the beautiful, complicated feeling of acceptance has become all the more foreign to me.…
Undocumented Students and Financial Aid
If you're an undocumented student, you're probably not very optimistic about being able to receive money to attend college. However, all hope isn't lost! Even…
NEW YEAR RESOLUTION
HI FRIENDS!!! It's LJ - coming to you all the way from Eagle Rock, California!!! It's move-in season here at Occidental. This week marks the…
Happy New Year!
I hope you’ve all had a break full of rest and free from stress. Personally, the last couple of weeks have worked wonders for my…
On Self Care
As someone who underwent severe anxiety, loneliness, and I would venture to say, depression in high school, I’ve come to understand the importance of taking…
Words of Encouragement
My first semester is over. Now it's time to re-energize for next semester. Everyone knows that with the start of a new year, you have…
"Wherever you go, you will always look for Hmong."
Before I left to college, my dad told me, “Wherever you go, you will always look for Hmong,” and he is correct about that. With…
Are You Independent or Dependent? That Is The Question!
As you're completing your FAFSA, you'll come to a question asking if you are dependent or independent. And you're probably thinking "Well, I have a…
Haiti Will Teach You Humility
Yes, the break is over and it is time for the alarm clock to ring once again. I am writing this from the comfort of…
New Year Resolution
Now that the New Year is here everyone is talking about his or her resolutions for 2016. Typically I forget to come up with resolutions,…
New Year's Resolution – Live College to its Fullest (Academic Edition)
With a new year comes a new semester, a clean slate, and a fresh perspective. I usually do not highlight specific goals for myself, rather…
Why I Wanted to Miss my Flight: Adventures in Old San Juan
I secretly wanted to sprint through the airport and just barely miss my flight, lose my luggage or have 3 unexpected layovers. While these sound…
DO YOUR FAFSA
By now, you’ve probably finished all your supplements. You no longer have to pester your AP teachers for references, and you’re probably celebrating the New…
#FirstGenOfficeHour Recap: You CAN Even With The FAFSA!
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Small Steps to Success!
It’s 2016, which means a new year and a fresh start for improvement, and lovely great experiences! Every day is another new moment in which…
Happy New Year!
Hey guys, happy new Years to you all! I am back in school and on my grind! Although it is the second day of school…
2016 Year of Big Dreams
I’m not normally one to make New Year Resolutions for the same reason I’m not planning out who I want to marry and what can…
Understanding the 2 Types of Financial Aid
There's a lot that goes in to understanding the different types of financial aid. Below you'll find a great article by Nerd Wallet about the 2 types…
First Semester, Part of History
First semester has concluded, and I am happy enough with the results that I have obtained. I took classes that changed the destiny of my…
Twitter Chat: You CAN Even With the FAFSA!
Join us for our monthly Twitter Office Hour! On Thursday, Jan.7th at 7pm EST, we’re inviting first-generation college students, those who aspire to be, and everyone…